The Weight Loss Key to Success – Are you a sell out!

The only way you will follow through on an exercise program is
to be sold out. The military calls them “lifers.” These are
people who are committed to something for the long haul. Are you
a lifer? Could you be a lifer?

A lifer has a sold out mindset. He or she realizes that there
will be potholes to go through; there may even be a sinkhole up
ahead, but they get through it or they go around the situation.
It may take support from others, but it gets done. You may not
be a lifer today, but you could be if you don’t make changes
now!

DECISION MAKING

I was named Mr. Michigan in the statewide bodybuilding contest
in 1988. When I competed in bodybuilding contests, it took me a
good month to decide if I really wanted to go for that
particular goal. The decision process was well thought out. I
realized the days ahead would bring doubt, frustration, pain,
and at times, humility.

I also realized it could bring many emotional setbacks. Was I
willing to pay the price? Was I willing to change my behavior
and lifestyle for the hope of a future benefit? All those
thoughts had to be debated before the decision to move forward
was made. However, when I made the decision to go forward, a
switch was turned on that could not be turned off. I could not
turn back. There is a sense of relief that comes with making a
decision. Perhaps because once that decision is made, all the
pressure is off. My philosophy is: “GOALS CHANGE, DECISIONS
DON’T”

Why do you think New Year’s Resolutions don’t work? Waiting to
start a good exercise program begs the question, “Are you
serious enough about it to begin now instead of putting it off
till a certain time?” Now is the time to start.

BEING SOLD OUT IS AN ATTITUDE OF THE HEART!

PERSEVERANCE

Having a sold out attitude helps you persevere through some of
the down times. There were a lot of times I just wanted to quit.
I questioned why I even started this whole exercise regime. It
was circular at times. The more I did, the more I struggled. And
round and round I went.

But I always remembered that I had made a decision to stay in it
for the long haul. My workouts did not have to be perfect all
the time, as long as I kept moving forward. I just had to
persevere, no matter what! So I did. SELF- MOTIVATION

A small part of all of us needs to be self- motivated. You
cannot do it alone. You will always need a good support system;
however, somewhere inside a little self- motivation needs to be
smoldering to keep the fire going. The only thing that will get
you through the hard times is to have some “faith.”

SELF – DISCIPLINED

Having self-discipline is different than being self-motivated.
You can be motivated, but not disciplined. However, you cannot
be disciplined without being motivated.

No one will or can exercise for you. Nor can they tell you what
to eat for the rest of your life. Being self-disciplined
requires you to consistently keep the main goal in mind. And
what is that? Having a sold out attitude!

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